Diversity - Page 15

Media January 31, 2025

Founder of Boston University’s antiracist research group departs as center prepares to shut down

Ibram X. Kendi, founding director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research, is moving to Howard University and the center will be shutting down.

Media January 30, 2025

Parents were condemned for questioning DEI initiatives at schools, now officials agree policies went too far

A school district in Newton, Massachusetts, is engaged in massive internal changed after a coalition of parents and teachers rose up against COVID-era DEI education reforms.

Media January 30, 2025

Trump signs executive orders stripping federal funding from schools that teach CRT, supporting school choice

One executive order removes federal funding from K-12 schools that teach critical race theory, and another supports educational choice initiatives.

Media January 29, 2025

Washington AG stands by Costco, blasts Republican attorneys general threatening DEI crackdown

Washington's attorney general fired back at a group of Republican attorneys general for "weaponizing" the government to put pressure on Costco to ditch its DEI policies.

Fox News Flash January 29, 2025

Iowa AG vows to 'look at all available options' if Costco refuses to ditch DEI: 'Follow our Constitution'

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird offered a clear message to Costco as the retail giant refuses to cave to pressure from 19 state attorneys general who demand they abandon DEI policies.

Diversity January 28, 2025

Non-profits, health and LGBTQ advocacy groups sue Trump admin over federal aid freeze

Non-profit and health groups, including an LGBTQ+ advocacy group, sued the Office of of Management and Budget (OMB) over a directive to pause federal aid funding.

Veterans January 27, 2025

Department of Veterans Affairs places 60 DEI employees on leave with salaries totaling more than $8M

The Department of Veterans Affairs placed about 60 employees focused on DEI initiatives on leave, and according to the agency, their combined salaries totaled more than $8 million.

Diversity January 27, 2025

State AGs warn retail giant Costco for doubling down on 'discriminatory' DEI

State AGs in 19 states urge Costco to end discriminatory DEI policies, aligning with Trump’s executive order to enforce civil rights laws and investigate violators.

Trump's First 100 Days January 26, 2025

Trump's federal DEI purge puts hundreds on leave, nixes $420M in contracts

Since President Trump signed an EO to rid the government of DEI programs, the administration says 395 workers have been placed on leave and around $420 million in related contracts have been canceled.

Fox News Flash January 25, 2025

Trump DEI crackdowns lauded for bringing merit back to medicine: 'Make healthcare great again'

Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, chairman of "Do No Harm," told "Fox & Friends First" he believes President Trump's DEI crackdowns will usher in positive changes for the medical industry.

VIDEO January 25, 2025

Trump Dismantles Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Paul Gigot interviews Journal columnist Jason Riley.